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Without prejudice to the position of observers in accordance with the second sentence of Article 24(2) of the Treaty, the Presidency and the Vice-Presidency as referred to in paragraph 2 of Section III may, where appropriate, agree to invite representatives of other states, international organisations or other bodies, including representatives of the civil society, to attend, on an ad hoc basis, specific meetings of the Steering Committee or one or more parts thereof.